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There’s certainly no shortage of weather apps out there, but you’d be forgiven for believing that The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, and a shortlist of other big-name offerings were the only ones worth downloading. Here’s a look at some hidden gems you might not know about.

Dark Sky

Dark Sky (iOS) is a hyperlocal, to-the-minute weather app that impressed Apple enough that it bought the company behind it. That means it’s an iOS exclusive, which is a bummer for Android users because the app is indeed very good. Available in the U.S., UK, and Ireland for a one-time outlay of four bucks, Dark Sky uses a uniquely accurate method of telling you the weather based on an algorithm that takes into account factors such as current conditions, your exact location, the time of day, and weather patterns.

Flowx

OK, Android users: here’s your exclusive. Flowx (Android) is another intelligent weather app—albeit this time Android-only—that aims to provide the best possible weather reports by…